Resources and materials

Our Schools and Colleges Liaison Team offer a wide range of presentations, talks and workshops about higher education. Aimed at teachers, prospective students and their families, they are available throughout the year.

We can adapt the workshops (listed below) to suit your requirements and your audience.

Introduction to Higher Education

This covers how higher education differs to school or college. And the benefits of going to university and what courses are on offer.

Study skills

Three different sessions available, topics include:

tips on good practice during revision

how to be a good independent learner

the skill of note taking.

Applying to university

A general overview of how to navigate the UCAS system and what to expect.

Alternative progression routes

Introduces students to alternative routes into higher education. Such as graduate apprenticeships: studying for a degree level qualification, whilst gaining relevant and valuable work experience.

Choosing a course and university

How to narrow down the choices in higher education to a manageable number, and how university courses can differ.

Writing personal statements

How to prepare for and write personal statements. Including:

dos and don’ts

structuring your statement

tips from admissions tutors.

Student finance

An overview of the financial support available to students, including:

loans

scholarships and bursaries

advice on the student finance process.

Student life

An insight into student life from the perspective of a current student. Covers topics such as:

accommodation

social life

societies

sports

your studies.

Preparing for university

Helping prepare students for the next steps after they’ve made their application to university. Topics include:

what to pack for university

what support is available to students

tips from current students on subjects ranging from budgeting to cooking.

Interested?

If you would like a member of our team to come to your school to talk about any of the topics listed, or you would like to bring a group of students on campus and see a glimpse university life for themselves, please email schools.liaison@brookes.ac.uk

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